Space
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SpaceRussia To Replace Baikonur Cosmodrome In Kazakhstan With Russian Spaceport
Russia eventually will replace the venerable launch facility, the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, with a new spaceport in Russia, according to CNS, RIA Novosti and Western news media. However, Baikonur […]
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Space
Sea Launch Returns To Operations With Liftoff of Satellite For Thuraya
Sea Launch placed a satellite in orbit, marking a resurrection of the space firm following a disastrous rocket explosion early last year that destroyed a satellite payload. The Sea Launch […]
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CongressIsraeli Leader Livni Says Israel Seeks ‘Formal Partnership’ With NATO
Livni Decries Iranian Drive For Weapons Of Mass Destruction To Bolster Israel And Missile Defense, Bolster Israeli-NATO Ties: Analyst NATO Needs Missile Shield Protecting Europe And Israel, Asmus Says Israel, […]
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Congress
Bush Issues Changes To Speed Exports Of Sensitive Technology
President Bush ordered changes in U.S. export controls that will accelerate the export of militarily sensitive technology and products. One earlier-announced change already has cut in half the number of […]
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Space
Countering ASAT Tests: Prepare Swift Replacements For Satellites Lost Laser Defenses Likely Better Than Interceptor Missiles: Analyst
The United States should counter the rising anti-satellite (ASAT) warfare capabilities of nations such as China with a mix of solutions, including readiness of smaller and easily launched replacement satellites […]
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Navy/USMCAdmiral: Stealthy Ships, Subs, Planes Would Help Offset Chinese Missiles
If the United States were to procure Littoral Combat Ships, the DDG 1000 destroyer, and other stealthy, radar-evading platforms, it would help U.S. forces to overcome the threat of Chinese […]
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Congress
Bush May Press European Ballistic Missile Defense Plan In State Of The Union Address
President Bush tonight will deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, and he may use the televised event to press for construction of a […]